New Delhi: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is making breath analyser (BA) test compulsory for airport staff including aircraft maintenance engineers, flight dispatchers, Air Traffic Control officials (ATCOs), all machine operators and vehicle drivers. The new rukes will be implemented by next week. The decision is taken to reduce human error. Currently, the DGCA conducts 100 percent breath analyser test on pilots and cabin crew. Hair Serum Cause Positive Alcohol Test, Air India Pilot Suspended.
As per International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) recommendations, the alcohol level in should be zero for safe flying. According to a report published in The Asian Age, around 250 - 300 crew members fail in BA test, while nearly 50-60 pilots fail BA test every year. In July, reports also surfaced that over 20 pilots from various airlines across the nation were temporarily suspended by the aviation regulator that month. Air India Pilot Arvind Kathpalia Sacked as Director of Operations for Failing Alcohol Test.
13/09/19 Latestly
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As per International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) recommendations, the alcohol level in should be zero for safe flying. According to a report published in The Asian Age, around 250 - 300 crew members fail in BA test, while nearly 50-60 pilots fail BA test every year. In July, reports also surfaced that over 20 pilots from various airlines across the nation were temporarily suspended by the aviation regulator that month. Air India Pilot Arvind Kathpalia Sacked as Director of Operations for Failing Alcohol Test.
13/09/19 Latestly
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